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Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery, officially became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. The books, ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and streaming documentaries below from the San Mateo Public Library are for all ages. Websites from the Library of Congress, national and state historic parks and other sources offer more on the history of Juneteenth.

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On Juneteenth

On Juneteenth

by Gordon-Reed, Annette

Book - 2021

The essential, sweeping story of Juneteenth's integral importance to American history, as told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Texas native. Int...Show more The essential, sweeping story of Juneteenth's integral importance to American history, as told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Texas native. Interweaving American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed, the descendant of enslaved people brought to Texas in the 1850s, recounts the origins of Juneteenth and explores the legacies of the holiday that remain with us. From the earliest presence of black people in Texas-in the 1500s, well before enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown-to the day in Galveston on June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery, Gordon-Reed's insightful and inspiring essays present the saga of a "frontier" peopled by Native Americans, Anglos, Tejanos, and Blacks that became a slaveholder's republic. Reworking the "Alamo" framework, Gordon-Reed shows that the slave-and race-based economy not only defined this fractious era of Texas independence, but precipitated the Mexican-American War and the resulting Civil War. A commemoration of Juneteenth and the fraught legacies of slavery that still persist, On Juneteenth is stark reminder that the fight for equality is ongoing Show less

The essential, sweeping story of Juneteenth's integral importance to American history, as told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Texas native. Int...Show more The essential, sweeping story of Juneteenth's integral importance to American history, as told by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and Texas native. Interweaving American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annette Gordon-Reed, the descendant of enslaved people brought to Texas in the 1850s, recounts the origins of Juneteenth and explores the legacies of the holiday that remain with us. From the earliest presence of black people in Texas-in the 1500s, well before enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown-to the day in Galveston on June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery, Gordon-Reed's insightful and inspiring essays present the saga of a "frontier" peopled by Native Americans, Anglos, Tejanos, and Blacks that became a slaveholder's republic. Reworking the "Alamo" framework, Gordon-Reed shows that the slave-and race-based economy not only defined this fractious era of Texas independence, but precipitated the Mexican-American War and the resulting Civil War. A commemoration of Juneteenth and the fraught legacies of slavery that still persist, On Juneteenth is stark reminder that the fight for equality is ongoing Show less

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The Warmth of Other Suns

The Warmth of Other Suns

The Epic Story of America's Great Migration

by Wilkerson, Isabel

Book - 2011

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The Brightest Day

The Brightest Day

A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology

Book - 2015

The Brightest Day: A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology, with a foreword by the inimitable Beverly Jenkins, brings you four novellas highlighting lov...Show more The Brightest Day: A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology, with a foreword by the inimitable Beverly Jenkins, brings you four novellas highlighting love, light, and hope set over a period of history that's often left in the shadows. Amazing Grace, by Lena Hart: It's the year 1866--the Civil War is over and slavery has ended. Drifting to You, by Kianna Alexander Let It Shine, by Alyssa Cole A Sweet Way to Freedom, by Piper Huguley Show less

The Brightest Day: A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology, with a foreword by the inimitable Beverly Jenkins, brings you four novellas highlighting lov...Show more The Brightest Day: A Juneteenth Historical Romance Anthology, with a foreword by the inimitable Beverly Jenkins, brings you four novellas highlighting love, light, and hope set over a period of history that's often left in the shadows. Amazing Grace, by Lena Hart: It's the year 1866--the Civil War is over and slavery has ended. Drifting to You, by Kianna Alexander Let It Shine, by Alyssa Cole A Sweet Way to Freedom, by Piper Huguley Show less

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The Souls of Black Folk

The Souls of Black Folk

by Du Bois, W. E. B.

Book - 2003

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Celebrating Juneteenth | Library of Congress Blog

https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2015/06/celebrating-juneteenth/

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On June 19, 1865, Major Gen. Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas with the news that slavery was abolished, two years after the Emancip...Show more On June 19, 1865, Major Gen. Gordon Granger led Union soldiers into Galveston, Texas with the news that slavery was abolished, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Texas became the first state to proclaim Juneteenth an official state holiday on June 3, 1979. Show less

What is Juneteenth?

https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth

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Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States, but "...in reality, the Emancipation Proclamation didn’t instantly free an...Show more Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States, but "...in reality, the Emancipation Proclamation didn’t instantly free any enslaved people. The proclamation only applied to places under Confederate control and not to slave-holding border states or rebel areas already under Union control. However, as Northern troops advanced into the Confederate South, many enslaved people fled behind Union lines." Show less

Juneteenth.com.

https://www.juneteenth.com/

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"Since its launch in 1997, the JUNETEENTH.com website has played an integral role in the dissemination of information, and in the resurgence and prol...Show more "Since its launch in 1997, the JUNETEENTH.com website has played an integral role in the dissemination of information, and in the resurgence and proliferation of celebrations across the U.S. and beyond. Today, millions celebrate Juneteenth. We are honored to have been, and will continue to be, a vital resource and support network for all who cherish the ideals of liberty." - JUNETEENTH.com Show less

Library of Congress | African American History Timeline 1850-1925

https://www.loc.gov/collections/african-american-perspectives-rare-books/articles-and-essays/timeline-of-african-american-history/

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A timeline chronicling major events and notable people effecting African American History from the years 1852 through 1925. A timeline chronicling major events and notable people effecting African American History from the years 1852 through 1925. Show less

Say it Plain, Say it Loud: A Century of Great African American Speeches

http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/blackspeech/

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Public speech making has played a powerful role in the long struggle by African Americans for equal rights. This collection, for the ear and the eye, high...Show more Public speech making has played a powerful role in the long struggle by African Americans for equal rights. This collection, for the ear and the eye, highlights speeches by an eclectic mix of black leaders. Their impassioned, eloquent words continue to affect the ideas of a nation and the direction of history. Show less

Up From Slavery

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Up From Slavery is a powerful, compelling and haunting 7-part documentary series that examines the history of slavery in America, from the arrival of the ...Show more Up From Slavery is a powerful, compelling and haunting 7-part documentary series that examines the history of slavery in America, from the arrival of the first African slaves through Nat Turner's Rebellion to the Civil War and beyond. Five- hour documentary series. Show less

Up From Slavery

An Autobiography

by Washington, Booker T.

Book - 1901

The Black educator documents his struggle for freedom and self-respect and his fight to establish industrial training programs For half a century from its...Show more The Black educator documents his struggle for freedom and self-respect and his fight to establish industrial training programs For half a century from its publication in 1902 Up from Slavery was the best-known book written by an African American. The life of ex-slave Booker T. Washington embodied the legendary rise of the American self-made man, and his autobiography gave prominence for the first time to the voice of a group which had to pull itself up from extreme adversity. Show less

The Black educator documents his struggle for freedom and self-respect and his fight to establish industrial training programs For half a century from its...Show more The Black educator documents his struggle for freedom and self-respect and his fight to establish industrial training programs For half a century from its publication in 1902 Up from Slavery was the best-known book written by an African American. The life of ex-slave Booker T. Washington embodied the legendary rise of the American self-made man, and his autobiography gave prominence for the first time to the voice of a group which had to pull itself up from extreme adversity. Show less

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Freedom on the Move

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Freedom on the Move is a database of fugitives from North American slavery. With the advent of newspapers in the American colonies, enslavers posted “runa...Show more Freedom on the Move is a database of fugitives from North American slavery. With the advent of newspapers in the American colonies, enslavers posted “runaway ads” to try to locate fugitives. Additionally, jailers posted ads describing people they had apprehended in search of the enslavers who claimed the fugitives as property. Show less

Juneteenth

Juneteenth

A Novel

by Ellison, Ralph

Book - 2021

Adult Fiction. The story of a black man who passes for white and becomes a race-baiting U.S. senator. When he is shot on the Senate floor, the first visit...Show more Adult Fiction. The story of a black man who passes for white and becomes a race-baiting U.S. senator. When he is shot on the Senate floor, the first visitor in hospital is a black musician-turned-preacher who raised him. As the two men talk, their respective stories come out. An unfinished novel by the author of Invisible Man. Ralph Ellison (1914–1994) was born in Oklahoma and trained as a musician at Tuskegee Institute from 1933 to 1936, at which time a visit to New York and a meeting with Richard Wright led to his first attempts at fiction. Invisible Man won the National Book Award. Appointed to the Academy of American Arts and Letters in 1964, Ellison taught at several institutions, including Bard College, the University of Chicago, and New York University, where he was Albert Schweitzer Professor of Humanities. Show less

Adult Fiction. The story of a black man who passes for white and becomes a race-baiting U.S. senator. When he is shot on the Senate floor, the first visit...Show more Adult Fiction. The story of a black man who passes for white and becomes a race-baiting U.S. senator. When he is shot on the Senate floor, the first visitor in hospital is a black musician-turned-preacher who raised him. As the two men talk, their respective stories come out. An unfinished novel by the author of Invisible Man. Ralph Ellison (1914–1994) was born in Oklahoma and trained as a musician at Tuskegee Institute from 1933 to 1936, at which time a visit to New York and a meeting with Richard Wright led to his first attempts at fiction. Invisible Man won the National Book Award. Appointed to the Academy of American Arts and Letters in 1964, Ellison taught at several institutions, including Bard College, the University of Chicago, and New York University, where he was Albert Schweitzer Professor of Humanities. Show less

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Forever Free

Forever Free

The Story of Emancipation and Reconstruction

by Foner, Eric

Book - 2005

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave

by Douglass, Frederick

Book - 2001

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Freedom National

Freedom National

The Destruction of Slavery in the United States, 1861-1865

by Oakes, James

Book - 2013

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Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

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RALPH ELLISON: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY is the first documentary on one of the most gifted and intellectually provocative authors of modern American literature...Show more RALPH ELLISON: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY is the first documentary on one of the most gifted and intellectually provocative authors of modern American literature. It establishes Ellison as a central figure in contemporary debates over art, politics, race and nationhood. Narrated by Andre Braugher, the film brilliantly presents the first scenes ever filmed from Ellison's landmark novel, Invisible Man. Show less

Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux

Downloadable Audiobook - 2021

June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. African American slaves worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned the...Show more June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. African American slaves worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people. Also available as an ebook. Show less

June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. African American slaves worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned the...Show more June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. African American slaves worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived. Freedom! Slavery had ended! The Civil War had actually ended in April. It took two months for word to reach Texas. Still the joy of that amazing day has never been forgotten. Every year, people all over the United States come together on June 19th to celebrate the end of slavery. Join in the celebration of Juneteenth, a day to remember and honor freedom for all people. Also available as an ebook. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Winn, Kevin P.

Book - 2022

San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction. The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignore...Show more San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction. The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities. Show less

San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction. The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignore...Show more San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction. The Racial Justice in America: Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Juneteenth explores the history around the celebration in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, as well as activities created by Wing. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Koestler-Grack, Rachel A.

Book - 2019

San Mateo Main Children’s New Books Call number J 394.26 KOE Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade. Also available as an ebook. San Mateo Main Children’s New Books Call number J 394.26 KOE Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade. Also available as an ebook. Show less

San Mateo Main Children’s New Books Call number J 394.26 KOE Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade. Also available as an ebook. San Mateo Main Children’s New Books Call number J 394.26 KOE Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Juneteenth. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade. Also available as an ebook. Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Murray, Julie

eBook - 2011

From children's book author Julie Murray, this easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a meaningful h...Show more From children's book author Julie Murray, this easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a meaningful holiday, Juneteenth. Readers will learn the history of Juneteenth, including slavery in the United States, the American Civil War, and the birth of Juneteenth as a Texas state holiday. Associated symbols such as the color red and the Juneteenth flag are described, as well as traditions including parades and picnics, music and games, and special foods and drinks. This title concludes with a full page explaining the fight for freedom and equality for African Americans in the United States. Show less

From children's book author Julie Murray, this easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a meaningful h...Show more From children's book author Julie Murray, this easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a meaningful holiday, Juneteenth. Readers will learn the history of Juneteenth, including slavery in the United States, the American Civil War, and the birth of Juneteenth as a Texas state holiday. Associated symbols such as the color red and the Juneteenth flag are described, as well as traditions including parades and picnics, music and games, and special foods and drinks. This title concludes with a full page explaining the fight for freedom and equality for African Americans in the United States. Show less

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What Is Juneteenth?

What Is Juneteenth?

by Jewel, Kirsti

Book - 2022

San Mateo - Hillsdale Children’s New Books J 394.26 JEW | San Mateo - Marina Children’s New Books J 394.26 JEW | San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction San Mateo - Hillsdale Children’s New Books J 394.26 JEW | San Mateo - Marina Children’s New Books J 394.26 JEW | San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction Show less

San Mateo - Hillsdale Children’s New Books J 394.26 JEW | San Mateo - Marina Children’s New Books J 394.26 JEW | San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction San Mateo - Hillsdale Children’s New Books J 394.26 JEW | San Mateo - Marina Children’s New Books J 394.26 JEW | San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Ponto, Joanna

Book - 2017

San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction Call number J 394.26 PON San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction Call number J 394.26 PON Show less

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

by Rosinsky, Natalie M.

Book - 2005

Children's book available at San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction. Call number J 394.263 ROSIN Children's book available at San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction. Call number J 394.263 ROSIN Show less

Children's book available at San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction. Call number J 394.263 ROSIN Children's book available at San Mateo Main Children's Nonfiction. Call number J 394.263 ROSIN Show less

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Black Nature

Black Nature

Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry

Book - 2009

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